Complete Urban Farmer
Event description
Join experienced horticulturist and permaculturist, Justin Calverley and guest trainer, Donna Livermore as they
introduce you to the world of urban farming. The Complete Urban Farmer course combines 14 sessions including an
introduction to permaculture, chook care, beekeeping, propagating and seed saving, community gardens — the
list goes on!! This program will give you the skills and knowledge to apply to your own urban patch or help you
decide if a career in horticulture/permaculture is for you. A copy of Justin’s Urban Farmer book is included in
your course fee.
Times
Classes run 9am - 3pm each week
2021 Date
Thursday 19th August - 18th November
Course Topics and Proposed Week Schedule
- Introduction to permaculture principles
- Organic fruit production
- Soils and their preparation
- Growing Nutrient Dense Food
- Beekeeping
- Composting, worm farming and fertilisers
- Organic vegetable production, harvesting and storage
- Propagation
- Seed collection and storage
- Pest disease and weed management
- Growing bushfoods and berries
- Chooks
- DIY – Backyard constructions
- Community gardens, community-supported agriculture (CSA) and swaps
The Complete Urban Farmer course provides you with the opportunity to achieve up to four digital badges: Knowledge - Problem Solving, Knowledge - System Thinking, Action - Initiative, Earth Service - Grit & Perseverance. Want to learn more about our Digital Badges.
* This is an ACFE Approved Pre-accredited Course where the cost is subsidised for eligible participants. For further
information about ACFE eligibility please click: ACFE Information and
Eligibility.
ACFE Eligible participants are deemed eligible through an interview process with our career pathways
officer. Contact Karen Mengell on 9389 0127 or karen.mengell@ceres.org.au for more information and to book an
interview.
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